02-10-2009 09:17
Since the removal of the 'Marine Gate' 'Blade Blockade', and the Turbine Blades that remained in the Vestas Blades UK factory on St. Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, campaigners have been sorting out the original 'Magic Roundabout' Camp, and considering strategy. A Marquee has been erected and a fair amount of furniture skipped / built to make the area comfortable and well-resourced in terms of power (80-odd watts of solar power for phone and laptop charging), a solar shower, and spare tents for visitors.
Vestas Workers Solidarity Camp - Photos
Since the removal of the 'Marine Gate' 'Blade Blockade', and the Turbine Blades that remained in the Vestas Blades UK factory on St. Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, campaigners have been sorting out the original 'Magic Roundabout' Camp, and considering strategy. A Marquee has been erected and a fair amount of furniture skipped / built to make the area comfortable and well-resourced in terms of power (80-odd watts of solar power for phone and laptop charging), a solar shower, and spare tents for visitors.
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27-09-2009 20:50
There has been a camp outside the Vestas factory on the St. Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, since at least the beginning of the Occupation of the factory on 20th July this year. The camp has a well established kitchen run by volunteers who serve quality vegan evening meals 'Roundabout 8', with lunch and breakfast also provided and sometimes cooked too. Those who occupied the factory are often present, together with climate campers and those from assorted lefty groups and unions. Get down there and join 'em! ...and take some cake with ya!
Get down to Vestas - Occupy, Camp, Resist, Cook, Produce!
There has been a camp outside the Vestas factory on the St. Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, since at least the beginning of the Occupation of the factory on 20th July this year. The camp has a well established kitchen run by volunteers who serve quality vegan evening meals 'Roundabout 8', with lunch and breakfast also provided and sometimes cooked too. Those who occupied the factory are often present, together with climate campers and those from assorted lefty groups and unions. Get down there and join 'em! ...and take some cake with ya!
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27-09-2009 16:12
The security firm employed by Vestas to 'protect' 'their' factory on the St. Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight has been kept secret by both companies. It seems to employ a large number of ex-military types, who have apparently done tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia. There were a few scots to begin with, now there's a fair few geordies and one Northern Irish , plus miscellaneous others. More pics when we can...
Has anyone seen this lad before - Vestas Security...
The security firm employed by Vestas to 'protect' 'their' factory on the St. Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight has been kept secret by both companies. It seems to employ a large number of ex-military types, who have apparently done tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia. There were a few scots to begin with, now there's a fair few geordies and one Northern Irish , plus miscellaneous others. More pics when we can...
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22-09-2009 21:21
How to Get to Vestas - go there now!
It's really important that people get down to Vestas ASAP to prevent the last few Wind Turbine Blades remaining in the St Cross Business Park, Newport, IOW factory, and in Southampton Docks, from leaving to America. This is a really good piece of leverage to argue for reinstatement of sacked workers, better redundancy packages, installation of the blades on turbines in the UK, a buyout of the factory and worker control of it, and better Energy and Climate Change policies from govt, businesses, trade unions, individuals etc. Get on it![Full Story | 3 comments ]
22-09-2009 10:02
Activists outside the Vestas factory on the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight have been tipped off that Tuesday at 12 noon a 'Blade Runner' barge is coming down the river Medina to the Vestas factory from Southampton to pick up some of the remaining blades still inside the factory. Those present expect a big police presence along with big support from other supporters and activists. They claim they are prepared to do anything and everything to stop Vestas from shipping these blades or from getting anything into the factory if that’s their plan.
Urgent: Vestas Blade Blockade Needs You
Activists outside the Vestas factory on the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight have been tipped off that Tuesday at 12 noon a 'Blade Runner' barge is coming down the river Medina to the Vestas factory from Southampton to pick up some of the remaining blades still inside the factory. Those present expect a big police presence along with big support from other supporters and activists. They claim they are prepared to do anything and everything to stop Vestas from shipping these blades or from getting anything into the factory if that’s their plan.
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21-09-2009 10:46
The Blade Blockade at the (once Occupied) Vestas Wind Turbine Blade Factory at the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight was served a letter before claim type notice of eviction from WIGGUN solicitors the other day. We took some nice photos of the dawn the day after to encourage people to visit (on yer way to Calais, natch). Climbers, cooks and nocturnal creatures particularly warmly welcomed. The fires are still burning!
Dawn at Vestas Blade Blockade
The Blade Blockade at the (once Occupied) Vestas Wind Turbine Blade Factory at the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight was served a letter before claim type notice of eviction from WIGGUN solicitors the other day. We took some nice photos of the dawn the day after to encourage people to visit (on yer way to Calais, natch). Climbers, cooks and nocturnal creatures particularly warmly welcomed. The fires are still burning!
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17-09-2009 11:11
This morning the Chatham offices of the South East England Development Agency were tragetted by protesters as part of the national days of action for Vestas workers. Banners were dropped from the top floor balcony and a mini windfarm was erected in the lobby. No arrests were made.
SEEDA offices targetted in Vestas solidairy action
This morning the Chatham offices of the South East England Development Agency were tragetted by protesters as part of the national days of action for Vestas workers. Banners were dropped from the top floor balcony and a mini windfarm was erected in the lobby. No arrests were made.
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14-09-2009 13:11
Transition Town Worthing will be screening the critically-acclaimed documentary The End of Suburbia at the Sidney Walter Centre on Sunday 27th September, at 7.30pm. This hard-hitting film explores what the end of cheap oil means for “the American dream” - and the rest of us.
Transition Town Worthing announces The End of Suburbia film event
Transition Town Worthing will be screening the critically-acclaimed documentary The End of Suburbia at the Sidney Walter Centre on Sunday 27th September, at 7.30pm. This hard-hitting film explores what the end of cheap oil means for “the American dream” - and the rest of us.
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10-09-2009 09:27
On the morning of Thursday 10 September a tripod has now successfully been erected at the marine gate preventing blades from leaving the factory. A worker from the original occupation is currently standing at the top of the tripod as the blockade prepares for an increase in activity on both sides.
Vestas Blade Blockade Steps Up The Pressure By Setting Up A Tripod at Sunsrise
On the morning of Thursday 10 September a tripod has now successfully been erected at the marine gate preventing blades from leaving the factory. A worker from the original occupation is currently standing at the top of the tripod as the blockade prepares for an increase in activity on both sides.
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07-09-2009 10:22
Vestas - New camp set up to blockade the blades
A new camp has been set up bt the river in Newport to prevent the final blades and mold from leaving the factory. Come and join us, sign up to the 24 hour rota, hold a workshop, chop firewood and prepare for action![Full Story | 1 addition | 1 comment ]
05-09-2009 14:22
"We have definitely stopped them from removing the blades from Newport. 25-30 supporters from the mainland plus the hard core of the workers set up a camp to blockade the Marine Gate today. Our thinking is that, seeing the size of the mobilisation today, Vestas decided not to come to Newport. Both this camp, and the 'Magic Roundabout' camp in front of the factory will be maintained - and will have kitchens, running water, and power. Join the blockades!"
Whose Blades? Our Blades! Whose Factory? Our Factory!
"We have definitely stopped them from removing the blades from Newport. 25-30 supporters from the mainland plus the hard core of the workers set up a camp to blockade the Marine Gate today. Our thinking is that, seeing the size of the mobilisation today, Vestas decided not to come to Newport. Both this camp, and the 'Magic Roundabout' camp in front of the factory will be maintained - and will have kitchens, running water, and power. Join the blockades!"
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04-09-2009 14:48
Vestas blockade - help urgently needed on the Isle of Wight
Workers and supporters at the Vestas wind turbine factory in Newport on the Isle of Wight are attempting to stop the remaining blades being shipped out of the factory. This is the only leverage the workers, who have been hung out to dry, really have left against the company.[Full Story | 1 addition ]
22-08-2009 17:48
Vestas has started rapidly shipping blades from stock in Southampton to the USA. Two ships carrying 90 blades each have sailed from Southampton this week (17-21 August), and a third is currently being loaded with 109 blades. According to the Vestas workers’ contacts in Southampton docks, another two sailings are scheduled soon.
Vestas - support needed to prevent blades leaving UK
Vestas has started rapidly shipping blades from stock in Southampton to the USA. Two ships carrying 90 blades each have sailed from Southampton this week (17-21 August), and a third is currently being loaded with 109 blades. According to the Vestas workers’ contacts in Southampton docks, another two sailings are scheduled soon.
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12-08-2009 22:32
Flotilla against new Bradwell nuclear reactor sails on Essex coast
Anti-nuclear campaigners from Blackwater Against New Nuclear Group (BANNG) staged a flotilla and vigil on the Blackwater Estuary on the Essex coast on Sunday 9 August, 2009 in protest at plans to build a new nuclear power plant at Bradwell.[Full Story ]
12-08-2009 18:28
Very hastily arranged, but featuring a local worker from green electric supplier Ecotricity, a local Green Party councillor, the local Labour & Cooperative (backbench & rebellious) MP David Drew, and a random bloke who turned up and joined in because he agreed with us. Not to mention myself of course, the local Bicycological Anarchist troublemaker ;-) ~150 leaflets given out during the day, to a receptive public...
Photos of Stroud Vestas Solidarity demo
Very hastily arranged, but featuring a local worker from green electric supplier Ecotricity, a local Green Party councillor, the local Labour & Cooperative (backbench & rebellious) MP David Drew, and a random bloke who turned up and joined in because he agreed with us. Not to mention myself of course, the local Bicycological Anarchist troublemaker ;-) ~150 leaflets given out during the day, to a receptive public...
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06-08-2009 13:48
Dateline: Roof-Top Occupation, Vestas Venture Quays Workshop, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, Wed 05 Aug 09 – Before Vestas Wind Systems were handed an eviction order against the 15-day-old Newport turbine blade factory occupation, five climate activists, including an RMT member, occupied the roof of Vestas’ harbour-side facility. With tents set up, plenty of food, and an uninterrupted supply-line to supporters and well-wishers, this solidarity occupation is set to run indefinitely. The London Workers’ Climate Action crew stopped off on their journey home to resupply, cheer on and photograph our climbing-savvy comrades.
Vestas Roof-Top Occupation – Wed 05 Aug 09 – Pix-&-Vidz
Dateline: Roof-Top Occupation, Vestas Venture Quays Workshop, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, Wed 05 Aug 09 – Before Vestas Wind Systems were handed an eviction order against the 15-day-old Newport turbine blade factory occupation, five climate activists, including an RMT member, occupied the roof of Vestas’ harbour-side facility. With tents set up, plenty of food, and an uninterrupted supply-line to supporters and well-wishers, this solidarity occupation is set to run indefinitely. The London Workers’ Climate Action crew stopped off on their journey home to resupply, cheer on and photograph our climbing-savvy comrades.
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04-08-2009 19:32
A wide selection of people: Bristol Rising Tide, Respect Party, Bristol Anarchist Bookfair, FBU, UNITE, Decommissioners and Bristol Co-Mutiny took part in a Solidarity Demo Outside the Environment Agency, today, Tuesday.
Bristol Solidarity With Vesta Occupation
A wide selection of people: Bristol Rising Tide, Respect Party, Bristol Anarchist Bookfair, FBU, UNITE, Decommissioners and Bristol Co-Mutiny took part in a Solidarity Demo Outside the Environment Agency, today, Tuesday.
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31-07-2009 13:15
Dateline: 4th Plinth, Trafalgar Square, London, UK, 05:00-06:00, Fri 31 Jul 09 – Gerry Byrne makes best use of her one hour stint on the 4th Plinth, as a part of Antony Gormley's One & Other art project, by staging a one woman “Save Vestas – Save Jobs – Save the World” protest, coping as best she can with a bunch drunk, abusive, foul-mouthed, profoundly ignorant, laddish twenty-somethings that comprised the majority of her audience.
“Save Vestas” 4th Plinth Protest, London – Pix-&-Vidz
Dateline: 4th Plinth, Trafalgar Square, London, UK, 05:00-06:00, Fri 31 Jul 09 – Gerry Byrne makes best use of her one hour stint on the 4th Plinth, as a part of Antony Gormley's One & Other art project, by staging a one woman “Save Vestas – Save Jobs – Save the World” protest, coping as best she can with a bunch drunk, abusive, foul-mouthed, profoundly ignorant, laddish twenty-somethings that comprised the majority of her audience.
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30-07-2009 15:53
Daring Action Gets Supplies To Vestas Workers Occupation
A group of twenty people successfully brought vital supplies into the Vestas wind turbine factory on the Isle of Wight this afternoon, to the whoops and cheers of the occupying workers.[Full Story | 3 comments ]
29-07-2009 08:44
http://www.banng.org.uk/page_1246466074069.html
Sunday, 9th August 2009 - from 14.00 to 16.00 hrs
join a peaceful summer vigil in the Blackwater Estuary
The future of the Blackwater Estuary should concern everyone. Any despoiling of this unique facility will take away the opportunity for its enjoyment for many generations to come.
Flotilla / vigil against nuclear power, Bradwell, Essex - Sun 9 August
From: http://www.banng.org.uk/page_1246466074069.html Sunday, 9th August 2009 - from 14.00 to 16.00 hrs
join a peaceful summer vigil in the Blackwater Estuary
The future of the Blackwater Estuary should concern everyone. Any despoiling of this unique facility will take away the opportunity for its enjoyment for many generations to come.
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